Wardlow Vs. Brian Cage Added To 10/5 AEW Dynamite

The AEW TNT title will be defended on this Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, as Wardlow takes on a fellow strongman in former FTW champion Brian Cage.

Wardlow issued an open challenge on Twitter on Wednesday, writing, "I dare someone to challenge me for the TNT title this Wednesday at the anniversary show. Someone remotely close to my level. Just show up, I’ll be waiting @TonyKhan @AEW #AEWDynamite #IDareYou"

Tony Khan subsequently tweeted about the Wardlow/Cage match, indicating Cage's acceptance of the open challenge.

The match will be Cage's first on AEW television in one year. He last wrestled on the October 8, 2021 Rampage, losing in a street fight to Ricky Starks. Since then, Cage has appeared for Khan's rebooted Ring of Honor.

The current card for Wednesday's anniversary edition of AEW Dynamite, taking place at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC, includes the following:

* MJF vs. Wheeler Yuta

* Bryan Danielson and Daniel Garcia vs. Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara

* AEW TNT: Wardlow (c) vs. Brian Cage

* Adam Page vs. Rush

* Luchasaurus in action

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